Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamail since 1975
Babies named Jamail per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamail first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, a modern name with ambiguous origins. Its peak year was 1982, when it saw its highest usage, though it never entered the national top 1000. The name has remained stable in rarity, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. While it may be inspired by the Arabic name Jamal (meaning 'beauty'), its exact derivation is uncertain. The name has no strong regional concentration, as top states are not recorded.
Jamail may derive from the Arabic name Jamal, meaning 'beauty'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Ja- with the -mail ending, possibly influenced by names like Jamal or Kamil. The name appeared in U.S. records starting in 1975, suggesting a recent adaptation rather than a traditional Arabic name. Its peak usage occurred in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jam
Sibling names for Jamail
Names that share Jamail's style, for a brother or sister.
